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BUSINESS MATH Using the ELECTRONIC CALCULATOR


Volume I

Units I-IV

Fran Federman

Safran Publishing Company Inc.

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Copyright © 2009
by
Safran Publishing Company Inc.
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All Rights Reserved

No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form
or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,
recording, storage in an information retrieval system, or otherwise,
without permission in writing from the publisher.

8th Edition Revisions
by
Timothy W. Stabley
and
Joyce Turner


Printed in the United States of America
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PREFACE


INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this text/workbook is to provide step-by-step procedures for solving basic
business mathematical problems using hand and calculator operations. The
text/workbook also includes basic, intermediate, and advanced business applications.

DESCRIPTION

This text/workbook is designed to facilitate self-paced instruction. The step-by-step procedures
for solving problems are presented for calculator computations as well as for hand
computations. Before beginning Unit I, a mathematical pretest is used to enable
the instructor to analyze each student's mathematical ability. Test results are used to make
adjustments in assignments and in the amount of personal instruction given.

The basic operations of the electronic calculator are explained in a simple, easy-to-understand
language. The explanation is followed with step-by-step instructions for sample
problems. The sequence of function keys in the calculator units is also illustrated. For each
unit, practice exercises are included to apply the basic skill. Frequent self-tests are included to
enable students to check their own mastery of function keys presented in the part/unit. Answers
to practice exercises are given at the end of each part/unit to give students immediate feedback
on their progress.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

Clearly stated performance objectives are found at the beginning of each unit throughout the
text/workbook. Adequate exercises are included to allow students to meet the performance
objectives.

TESTING

Each part ends with a self-test to check a student’s mastery of the function keys
presented in the part. Each unit ends with a test of the performance objectives stated at the
beginning of the unit.

ORGANIZATION

The Business Math Using the Electronic Calculator text/workbook is designed for individualized,
self-paced instructional methods. This method is flexible and allows a student to progress at his
or her own rate of comprehension.

The text/workbook begins with a review of basic business math operations. The
next two units familiarize the student with the basic operational keys on the ten-key electronic
calculator. After these units, the text/workbook presents the business math and calculator
operations involved in basic, intermediate, and advanced business applications.


Unit I: A Review of Basic Business Math Operations

This paper-and-pencil unit reviews the basic mathematical operations including
addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions, as
well as percentage formulas.

Unit II: Using the 9 Basic Function Keys of a Calculator

This unit provides step-by-step instruction in the basic operations of the ten-key electronic printing
calculator by means of function keys for the process of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division. This unit also includes the subtotal, grand total, and percent keys.

Unit III: Using the Accumulator Keys of a Calculator

To perform business computations with ease and efficiency, the calculator is equipped with
additional function keys. This unit provides step-by-step instruction in the operation of the
accumulator keys.

Unit IV: Basic Business Applications

This unit provides step-by-step instruction in basic business applications including invoicing and
discounts, payroll, and interest.

Unit V: Intermediate Business Applications

This unit provides step-by-step instruction in intermediate business applications including
merchandising calculations, cross footing, and prorating.


Unit VI: Advanced Business Applications.
This unit provides step-by-step instruction in advanced business applications
including depreciation, merchandise inventory costing, discounting notes, bad debts
expenditure, and horizontal and vertical analysis of financial statements.


Note: Units V and VI are contained in Business Math Using the Electronic Calculator, Volume 2.


ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The author acknowledges the invaluable assistance in the preparation and
checking of the manuscript contributions of CSB's business math instructors to the contents
of this text: Scott Meldrum, Deanna Kern, Sara Gantt, and Jean McCullough. The author thanks
Gary Morrison, Kathleen Rodgers, and Linda Stevenson for their invaluable assistance in the
preparation of this manuscript.

All names and addresses used in this book are fictitious. The use of the actual name or address
of any person, company, or organization is entirely coincidental.

Learning Objective:

· Combine media based on the project storyboard
· Develop interactions as identified in the project storyboard
· Prepare assessments as identified in the design document and project storyboard

Learning Activities:

· Develop learning materials for use by learners
· Review the design of learning materials in a produced form and make adjustments as necessary to achieve learning objectives
· Test the functionality of learning materials for release to learners

Target Dates

Week 20-26
On going
(@114 hours)

Evaluation Criteria:

· Coordination with design document and storyboard
· Effective usability design
· Functional level of the learning materials
· Thoroughness of the learning activity deliverables
· Overall quality of the learning activities deliverables